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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 292.28 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 292.28 and 168.30 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 292.28 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/292.28 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 292.28 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 49,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189.88/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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